Kaylee brings forward an idea — grieving the other versions of ourselves. The lives we might’ve lived if we’d made different choices, taken other jobs, stayed, left, or said yes instead of no. It sparks an open conversation about how we all carry those “what ifs.” Kaylee and Kelsey realize just how differently they each think about paths not taken, while Sheila reflects on raising three children who grew into such distinct people — yet whose core traits, anxieties, guilt, and ways of making choices have always followed them through. Together, they explore how these patterns shape our relationships, friendships, and even how we parent — and how honoring our alternate lives can bring deeper understanding to the one we’re living now.
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This episode was produced and edited by Kelsey Jae.
